Patents by Inventor Michael Shirk

Michael Shirk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11345630
    Abstract: A coated glass article includes a glass substrate and an anti-reflective coating formed over a first major surface of the glass substrate. The anti-reflective coating includes a color suppression interlayer and a first coating layer deposited over the color suppression interlayer. The first coating layer includes tin oxide and a dopant. The dopant includes antimony, molybdenum, or iron. A second coating layer is deposited over the first coating layer. The second coating layer includes an oxide of silicon. The coated glass article exhibits a total visible light transmittance of 70% or more and a film side visible light reflectance of less than 6.0%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Barrington Mahoney, Neil McSporran, Srikanth Varanasi, Kyle Erik Sword, Jason Michael Shirk
  • Publication number: 20200123047
    Abstract: A coated glass article includes a glass substrate and an anti-reflective coating formed over a first major surface of the glass substrate. The anti-reflective coating includes a color suppression interlayer and a first coating layer deposited over the color suppression interlayer. The first coating layer includes tin oxide and a dopant. The dopant includes antimony, molybdenum, or iron. A second coating layer is deposited over the first coating layer. The second coating layer includes an oxide of silicon. The coated glass article exhibits a total visible light transmittance of 70% or more and a film side visible light reflectance of less than 6.0%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: MATTHEW BARRINGTON MAHONEY, NEIL MCSPORRAN, SRIKANTH VARANASI, KYLE ERIK SWORD, JASON MICHAEL SHIRK
  • Publication number: 20180161918
    Abstract: Methods of and devices for forming edge chamfers and through holes and slots on a material that is machined using a laser, such as an ultrafast laser. The shaped material has predetermined and highly controllable geometric shape and/or surface morphology. Further, a method of and a device for preventing re-deposition of the particles on a material that is machined using a laser, such as an ultrafast laser. A fluid is used to wash off the particles generated during the laser machining process. The fluid can be in a non-neutral condition, with one or more chemical salts added, or a condition allowing the coagulation of the particles in the fluid, such that the particles can be precipitated to avoid the reattachment to the machined substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Ramanujapuram A. SRINIVAS, David M. GAUDIOSI, Timothy BOOTH, Michael SHIRK, Eric JUBAN, Michael MIELKE
  • Patent number: 9919380
    Abstract: Methods of and devices for forming edge chamfers and through holes and slots on a material that is machined using a laser, such as an ultrafast laser. The shaped material has predetermined and highly controllable geometric shape and/or surface morphology. Further, a method of and a device for preventing re-deposition of the particles on a material that is machined using a laser, such as an ultrafast laser. A fluid is used to wash off the particles generated during the laser machining process. The fluid can be in a non-neutral condition, with one or more chemical salts added, or a condition allowing the coagulation of the particles in the fluid, such that the particles can be precipitated to avoid the reattachment to the machined substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Coherent, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanujapuram A. Srinivas, David M. Gaudiosi, Timothy Booth, Michael Shirk, Eric Juban, Michael Mielke
  • Publication number: 20140239552
    Abstract: Methods of and devices for forming edge chamfers and through holes and slots on a material that is machined using a laser, such as an ultrafast laser. The shaped material has predetermined and highly controllable geometric shape and/or surface morphology. Further, a method of and a device for preventing re-deposition of the particles on a material that is machined using a laser, such as an ultrafast laser. A fluid is used to wash off the particles generated during the laser machining process. The fluid can be in a non-neutral condition, with one or more chemical salts added, or a condition allowing the coagulation of the particles in the fluid, such that the particles can be precipitated to avoid the reattachment to the machined substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Raydiance, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanujapuram A. Srinivas, David M. Gaudiosi, Timothy Booth, Michael Shirk, Eric Juban, Michael Mielke
  • Publication number: 20140027951
    Abstract: The method of and device for cutting brittle materials with tailored edge shape and roughness are disclosed. The methods can include directing one or more tools to a portion of brittle material causing separation of the material into two or more portions, where the as-cut edge has a predetermined and controllable geometric shape and/or surface morphology. The one or more tools can comprise energy (e.g., a femtosecond laser beam or acoustic beam) delivered to the material without making a physical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Raydiance, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanujapuram A. Srinivas, David M. Gaudiosi, Michael R. Greenberg, Jeffrey Albelo, Tim Booth, Michael Shirk, Michael Mielke
  • Publication number: 20090314751
    Abstract: Methods and systems for use during laser-scribing of a workpiece are provided. Some of the methods and systems provided use an imaging device to control the formation of a laser-scribed feature so as to more closely align with a previously-formed feature. Some of the methods and systems provided use an imaging device for inspection of a laser-scribed feature and/or process control. Some of the methods and systems provided use an imaging device to detect and avoid a workpiece defect during the formation of a laser-scribed feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Antoine P. Manens, Bassam Shamoun, Jeffrey S. Sullivan, John White, Michael Shirk
  • Publication number: 20060166550
    Abstract: A stacked jack multi-port shielded and magnetically conditioned connector assembly is provided for assembly in three distinct configurations. In one configuration where power over ethernet is not required, the connector assembly has modular jack terminals which are directly connected to a motherboard. In a second configuration, the connector assembly can receive conditioned and controlled electrical signals to the connector, whereby power over ethernet may be provided through designated ones of the modular jack terminals. In a third configuration, the connector assembly is configured for an integrated power over ethernet card, whereby the device is provided as an integrated assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Keith Murr, Nancy Reeser, Michael Shirk, Michael Fogg, Michael Cina
  • Publication number: 20060102601
    Abstract: A system for machining a workpiece to desired finished workpiece specifications. The system comprises a system for producing a laser beam; a system for positioning the workpiece relative to the laser beam; a system for measuring the topography of the work piece and producing workpiece topography data; and a computer and control system operatively connected to the system for producing a laser beam, to the system for positioning the workpiece relative to the laser beam, and to the system for measuring the topography of the work piece and producing workpiece topography data. The computer and control system compares the workpiece topography data with the desired finished workpiece specifications and controls the system for positioning the workpiece relative to the laser beam so that the workpiece is moved with respect to the laser beam in a desirable fashion, within certain velocity, acceleration, and distance constraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Shirk, Jevan Furmanski
  • Publication number: 20050282432
    Abstract: A stacked jack multi-port shielded and magnetically conditioned connector assembly is provided for assembly in three distinct configurations. One configuration is where power over ethernet is not required, but rather modular jack contacts are directly connected to a motherboard. A second configuration, the connector assembly can be configured to be enabled to receive conditioned and controlled electrical signals to the connector, whereby power over ethernet may be provided through designated ones of the modular jack contacts. Alternatively, the connector can be configured for an integrated power over ethernet card, where the device is provided as an integrated assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Murr, Nancy Reeser, Michael Shirk, Michael Fogg, Michael Cina
  • Publication number: 20050263497
    Abstract: A laser drilling apparatus comprising an apparatus for emitting a plurality of laser pulses, an apparatus for deflecting the plurality of laser pulses at a part, an apparatus for positioning the part for receiving the plurality of laser pulses, and an apparatus for controlling the deflection apparatus and the positioning apparatus to drill a shaped hole in the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Lehane, Michael Shirk, Brent Stuart, J. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20050148223
    Abstract: An electrical module assembly configured for latching engagement with a receptacle assembly adapted for mounting to a printed circuit board includes a release mechanism having at least one actuator arm adapted to extend longitudinally along a respective one of opposite side walls of the receptacle assembly, and the actuator arm includes an ejector tab extending longitudinally therewith. A pivotally mounted bail is selectively positonable between a latched position and an unlatched position, and the bail engages the actuator arm and longitudinally pulls the actuator arm to release the ejector tab from the receptacle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Shirk, Keith Murr
  • Publication number: 20050003696
    Abstract: A lever-style de-latch mechanism for a pluggable electronic module, such as an SFP MSA fiber optic transceiver or other pluggable optoelectronic or electronic module. The mechanism is easily accessible to an operator and does not require any tools to operate. The mechanism uses rotational motion of a lever about a horizontal axis transverse to a horizontal direction of elongation of a module, or about a vertical axis (relative to a module extending in a horizontal plane), to cause translational motion of the de-latch actuator. Mechanisms including both T and bail latch style levers are provided. The lever may be adjacent to, or extend beyond, the front/face of the module's housing for tool-free accessibility and operation. The mechanism may allow the user to apply force to actuate the mechanism in a direction that does not oppose a withdrawal and/or module ejection force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Shirk, Michael Long, Michael Phillips, William Schnoor